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LR53 HVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray missing

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,936 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,977 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working bothside (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 44,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,181 miles

auxilary drivebelt frayed

brake pipes pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auxilary drivebelt frayed

brake pipes pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 29,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,845 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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LR53 HVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 HVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR53 HVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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